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#BS-2020-TESMOD-48D12020 Tesla Model Y
Based on reports from 470 owners and 22 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 470 complaints, 89 crashes, 0 fires, and 22 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.7x the class average.
Top reported problems
usb issues cause sentry and dashcam faults
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
69 owners reported forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control issues — failures commonly reported around 3K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (70 reports) • Median: 3K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control (69 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2020 Tesla Model Y: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2020 Tesla Model Y, with 69 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 3,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 3K-mile mark.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2020 Tesla Model Y, with 44 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Speed Control Issues
Speed Control complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2020 Tesla Model Y, with 35 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2020 Tesla Model Y, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2020 Tesla Model Y. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (22 recalls)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles equipped with a global rear lamp and tow package configuration. A software error prevents the illumination of trailer brake lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles. The bolts connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have not been properly tightened, allowing the upper control arm to detach from the steering knuckle.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the left and right second row seat belt retractors may not be properly attached.
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.
+ 17 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Tesla Model Y is the 2021 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
2020 Tesla Model Y vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
This vehicle
470
Class avg
171
2.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 470 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 22 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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